les sequelles - Eric Coulter 1

22. Rescued

Rescued (Eric Coulter x Reader)

Pairings: Eric Coulter x Reader

Words: 2k+

Warnings: Swearing, Angst, Fluff

Trigger Warnings: Domestic Abuse (Emotional, Mental, Verbal, Physical Abuse)

Request: Hi can I request a one-shot of either Bucky or Eric Coulter x Reader, them being neighbors but reader is in a abusive relationship but Bucky/Eric x reader fall in love

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Alec was the sweetest guy you knew. Key word; was. He wasn't anymore, that was for sure. During initiation, he helped you with everything. He helped you with your aiming when it was gun training; knife throwing; and even showed you how to throw a perfect punch. He was tall, had pale skin, jet black hair that was a bit long, and you couldn't believe how much attention he paid to you.

Eric, your fearless leader Eric always had his eye on you during initiation training. That permanent scowl attached to his face was ever more present anytime Alec helped you out. You had to admit, Eric was very attractive looking and you were always jealous of the girls he took home each night from the bar. But, you had Alec you kept telling yourself.

With all the help Alec gave you, you ended up placing 2nd overall when initiation was over; Alec was 5th. Since you ranked so high, you decided to help Four with initiation training next year, while Alec was stuck doing patrol. You both agreed to move in together after initiation; your apartment being the better one since you ranked higher. Coincidentally, it was right next to Eric's apartment.

Each night, you heard the moans of pleasure coming from Eric's apartment and your heart ached to feel that kind of passion. It wasn't long before Alec started taking his frustrations out on you. He was mad; mad that you ranked higher than him because he was the one who helped you out. You should have done something, asked for help, stand up for yourself seeing as you were now a Dauntless woman; but you thought, that maybe, this was just what love felt like.

Soon after you moved in, the verbal abuse happened. "You're a shitty girlfriend" Alex would scream, "Why can't you be more beautiful, like the other Dauntless women" he would yell.

Your self-confidence definitely took a nose dive after those comments came tumbling out of his mouth. You started secluding yourself away from friends; only really leaving your apartment for work.

Before long, the physical abuse started. "Why isn't the kitchen cleaned?" Alec growled as he held onto your arm with such force; immediately causing bruises. "You didn't answer your phone when I called" he yelled as he backhanded you across your face. "Are you out fucking other guys? You're such a slut" he bellowed, kicking you in the stomach.

For the most part, you hid the bruises well with makeup, but sometimes they were too deep to hide.

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"Where's Four?" you asked curiously as you entered the training room; Eric punching away at a punching bag; his biceps flexing in such ways that it stirred your sore body.

"Sick" Eric grunted back as he continued punching the bag. "You're stuck with me for the week."

Four had been going over initiation training with you, detailing everything that had to be done. You weren't surprised he was sick; he also picked up extra shifts monitoring the cameras and you knew sooner or later that he would tire himself out.

"Oh" you said with a sullen voice; Eric pausing his ministrations and quirking an eye at you. "No, I didn't mean it like that Eric. I'm sorry" you said, hoping he wasn't mad. You had seen Eric mad, and that was not something you wanted to do.